At the 2018 Appraisal Institute (AI) Annual Conference in Nashville, Valuation Review sat down with AI President James L. Murrett. Murrett discussed a variety of appraisal topics, as well as his thoughts and impressions on this year’s conference. Read on to find out more of what he told us. Via:: AI president outlines conference goals, focus for 2018       

There is no denying a lot of issues are hampering the appraisal profession. But one appraiser says that the proper definitions of price, cost and value will go a long way to better clarify things appraisers face on a daily basis. Valuation Review continues bringing the ideas of appraiser Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” into light. Harris shared his thoughts …

Are commercial appraisers working under the same regulatory requirements as those in residential? There may be a few differences between the two, but not that much. Valuation Review talked to Greenfield Advisors Chairman John Kilpatrick, a veteran in commercial appraising, to get his thoughts on what appraisers should keep in mind when placing value on commercial properties. Read on to …

NovaStar Appraisals has launched a new website to provide valuable information about the appraisal of real estate. Read on to find out more. Via:: NovaStar connects homeowners, appraisers with site       

Greystone announced it has provided a $20.6 million HUD-insured permanent loan to refinance Golden Gate Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Read on to learn more. Via:: Greystone provides $20.6 million HUD-insured refi loan       

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing that mortgage rates moved up slightly over the course of one week to their highest level since late June. Read on to learn more. Via:: Freddie: Mortgage rates shift slightly higher       

There is no denying a lot of issues are hampering the appraisal profession. But one appraiser says that the proper definitions of price, cost and value will go a long way to better clarify things appraisers face on a daily basis. Valuation Review reached out to veteran appraiser Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” who shared his thoughts from an article …

With Valuation Review in attendance, the Appraisal Institute (AI) honored 13 individuals with national awards at the 2018 AI Annual Conference in Nashville, Tenn., The awards were presented by AI President Jim Murrett during a special luncheon. Read on to find out who this year’s award recipients are. Via:: AI recognizes members with organization’s prestigious awards